PLANNING AND DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

FULL PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE RE-DESIGN OF 2 NO. DWELLINGS

(EXISTING PLANNING REF. 19/00027/FUL)

LAND OFF HAWKSWORTH ROAD, ,

JANUARY 2021

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 THE SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

3.0 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

4.0 CURRENT PROPOSAL

5.0 CONCLUSION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Planning and Design & Access Statement has been prepared to support a Full Planning Application by G.S Developments Ltd for the re-design of a development of 2 no. dwellings on a parcel of land off Hawksworth Road, Screveton, Nottinghamshire.

1.2 Initially, this Statement describes the Site and its surroundings, and sets out the relevant planning history of the Site.

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1.3 N/A

1.4 This Statement should be read alongside other supporting reports, which accompany this Application, including:

 Phase 1 Ecological Survey  Heritage Statement  Topographical Survey  Arboricultural Assessment

2.0 THE SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

2.1 The Application Site extends to approximately 2,160 square metres, which currently comprises an area of agricultural grassland, associated with the nearby Top Farm. The Application Site forms a smaller part of a larger field, which fronts directly onto Hawksworth Road within the small village of Screveton, Nottinghamshire. T

2.2 The adjoining part of the field, located to the east of the current Application Site, was the subject of the separate Planning Application for 6 no. dwellings in June 2016, under Reference 16/01466/FUL. Whilst this proposal was originally refused Planning Permission in August 2016, this decision was overturned at Appeal in January 2017. This development is now complete, with this development providing a mix of 2 and 3 bed dwellings and single storey bungalows, set around a courtyard arrangement.

2.3 The current Application Site now comprises the remainder of the grassed field which now represents an infill Site within the built framework of the settlement, with built development meeting the landholding in an easterly and westerly direction, through existing and ongoing residential development.

2.4 Immediately to the east of the Site, lies the aforementioned Redmile Developments scheme of 6 no. dwellings, beyond which lies ‘Middle Yard Barn’, a large residential barn conversion and its associated residential curtilage. To the west of the Site lies Church Lane, beyond which lie Yew Tree Cottage and Top Farm, along with their associated outbuildings and curtilages. In the case of Top Farm, there are a number of buildings which are utilised for storage in association

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with the owner’s business, along with an ongoing residential conversion of a former barn (further details below in Section 3).

2.5 To the north of the Application Site, the landholding immediately fronts Hawksworth Road, with a hedgerow and sporadic tree planting forming the boundary between the proposed development Site and the highway itself. To the south of the Site, the landholding comprises further agricultural grassland, with currently no distinct boundary around the Application Site itself.

2.6 An existing point of access is provided into the Site from Hawksworth Road, at its far north-western corner. This gated access has been utilised as an agricultural access for many years, and has been used by farm vehicles to facilitate grass cutting and land maintenance / management.

2.7 The Site lies within the central part of the small village of Screveton (population of ca. 191, according to the 2011 census), a settlement which has retained its rural characteristics, whilst accommodating a varied mix of property types, designs and ages. Hawksworth Road itself is the main road through the settlement, linking Screveton to Hawksworth; however, it remains lightly trafficked and has a pedestrian footway along one side, opposite the Application Site. 2.8 The village forms one of a group of neighbouring villages, which together form a network of settlements, providing a close association and the sharing of local facilities and services. Screveton itself has weekly access to a mobile library (on a Wednesday) and accommodates an eco-centre, which provides a weekend café and community events. The nearby villages of , Hawksworth, and provide a small range of local facilities and employment possibilities, including equine services, trades such as plumbing and electricians, hairdressing, vehicle servicing, catering and rural activities, such as shooting, horse riding and fishing. Locally, Nottsbus Connect operates a bus service between Newark and (number 54/91), which also links Screveton with Bingham and East Bridgford.

2.9 The nearest pub to the village is the Royal Oak at Car Colston (1 mile, 1.6 km), whilst a larger range of retail and eating / drinking establishments can be found 4 miles (6.4 km) away in Bingham. There are primary schools at Bingham, (1.9 miles, 3.1 km), East Bridgford (2.9 miles, 4.7 km) and in Bingham is a secondary school with a sixth form and academy status. These larger settlements also offer a greater range of community facilities, such as toddler groups, Women’s Institute groups and other sports facilities and clubs and cultural / leisure activities.

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2.10 Visually and physically, the Site is well enclosed and represents an infill Site within the built frontage of Hawksworth Road; it is closely related to existing built development and offers the opportunity to deliver a sympathetically designed scheme of the highest design quality, which sits comfortably within its setting and which provides much needed new housing within the rural part of the Borough.

3.0 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

3.1 A Full Planning Application was submitted in Jan 2019 for the erection of 2 no. dwellings with associated garages and was refused, mainly based upon potential harm done to the surrounding heritage assets. This Application, Reference 19/00027/FUL was then subsequently appealed to the Planning Inspectorate, who allowed the Appeal in February 2020 (Reference APP/P3040/W/19/3231270). In reaching her conclusions, the Inspector stated that the appeal site makes a neutral contribution to the significance of the surrounding heritage assets. Views of Top Farm from the appeal site & Hawksworth road are limited & can be most readily appreciated from the land immediately surrounding the farm buildings particularly from Spring Lane. Glimpses of Top Farm can still be retained the site within the appeal site. The greater part of the setting of Top Farm complex including the lane & agricultural land immediately south will remain unchanged.

3.0 Pre application advice was given by Helen White on 22 nd March 2021 ref 20/03111/ADVICE prior to this application.

4.0 CURRENT PROPOSAL

4.1 The current proposal is to re-design the approved 2 dwellings. The existing application 19/00027/FUL was a mixture of modern design & materials with large flat roof areas etc . We propose 2 more traditional style dormer bungalows, with clay pantile roofs, red brick, timber windows. The separate garages to have contrasting materials of green oak with timber cladding to give an agricultural appearance.

4.3 Vehicular and pedestrian access into the development will be provided through the existing point of access located at the north-western corner of the Site where it meets Hawksworth Road. This existing agricultural access will be upgraded to accommodate the vehicles associated with the proposed 2 no. dwellings; however, the design ethos for this proposal seeks to retain the rural characteristics of the Site and its setting and therefore the access is to retain its agricultural appearance. The Plans which accompany this Application assist in demonstrating how a safe vehicular access can be secured into the development,

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with suitable visibility splays in both directions along Hawksworth Road and without conflict with other road users. Cars will have sufficient space within the Site to turn, thereby ensuring that vehicles enter and exit the Site in a forward gear.

4.6 The anticipated design, materials, siting and vernacular detailing of the proposed dwellings have been considered in the context of the character and appearance of Hawksworth Road and the wider locality of Screveton and other local villages. It is hoped that the careful consideration of this context, along with a desire to produce a high standard and quality of design will ensure that this development provides a strong contribution to the street scene, whilst protecting the residential amenities of neighbouring dwellings.

4.7 Plot 1 has been designed as a low eaves dormer bungalow. Clay pantile roof with red brick & timber windows to be sympathetic to its rural surroundings. The general architectural detailing to be traditional, such as the brick arch window and door heads. Each dwelling will incorporate 3 no. bedrooms

Plot 1 site area 1030m2 100% Roof area dwelling 180m2 17% Roof area garage 54m2 5% Garden area 796m2 77%

4.8 Plot 2 has been designed as a low eaves dormer bungalow. Clay pantile roof with red brick & timber windows to be sympathetic to its rural surroundings. The general architectural detailing to be traditional, such as the brick arch window and door heads.

Plot 2 site area 1130m2 100% Roof area dwelling 180m2 16% Roof area garage 60m2 5% Garden area 890m2 77%

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10.0 CONCLUSION

10.1 The content of this Statement has demonstrated that the proposed development represents a small scale residential scheme, which utilises an infill site within the village of Screveton. The proposed scheme represents an opportunity to deliver a high quality and sensitively designed development, which specifically seeks to meet local housing needs in this location. This proposal is for the re-design of the existing approved 2 dwellings. The existing application 19/00027/FUL was a mixture of modern design & materials with large flat roof areas etc . We propose 2 more traditional style dormer bungalows, with clay pantile roofs, red brick, timber windows. The separate garages to have contrasting materials of green oak with timber cladding to give an agricultural appearance.

10.2 The Application submission has considered and addressed all relevant matters, including an analysis of the historic environment, and assessments in respect of drainage, trees, and ecology – these reports conclude that there are no restrictions to the residential development of this Site.

10.3 G.S.Developments Ltd recently finished a similar type of development just down the road in Thoroton last year. The sympathetic designs, materials and workmanship were all very well received in the village and we aim to keep the same type of quality here in Screveton.

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